Candy, Cookies, and a whole lot of time in the kitchen

After many days of baking, the goodies are done. Brandon goes on leave the 18th, so I needed to get everything done before then. I put together the work tray for him tonight and I am very happy with how everything turned out. Only had one mishap on one new cookie, but other than that, it all turned out very well. It's been fun, even with a lot a late nights, and a never ending sink full of dishes to wash. Our cookies for Santa plate will surely be full this year. I just need to convince Brandon that he is not Santa!!! Now tomorrow night is putting all the work gifts together for the girls. I suppose I should tackle Christmas shopping one of these days!!! I have a few more left to get out there and brave the crowds.

"America....and Nicole run on Dunkins!!!!"

Not my favorite pic, but yup, I am still frosting. Now if I just stopped talking long enough to get a good picture!!!

These were kind of an after thought, I made a bunch of wreath, peppermint candies, and ornament sugar cookies. I did the bears and I think they turned out to be my favorite out of the piped cookies.

We do a small gife for all the work girls. Each one is getting a ceramic loaf pan with a loaf of bread, some chocolate covered pretzels, a notepad for the fridge, and an ornament. The spice cookie was just to keep track of who's is who's. Thought they turned out pretty cute. It has taken me a while to get in teh Christmas spirit, but I think I am there now!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!